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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... Summary myelo ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... only curative treatment ... #treatment #hematology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 • Associated
Erythematosus - Summary ... block • Sjogren syndrome ... Treatment: • ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #management
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... : • Treatment: ... #Syndrome #Treatment ... #management #pharmacology ... #rheumatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Summary • Epidemiology ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... life-threatening • Treatment ... Evolution: Chronic disease ... #Summary #rheumatology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Trauma ... per day until stable ... #Summary #causes ... #treatment
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... #management #cardiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Lung ... • Most common cause ... #differential #causes ... #management #treatment
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
the fracture is located ... Here’s a quick summary ... ), compartment syndrome ... • If stable ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... disease 2. ... per day until stable ... #causes #treatment
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Diagnosis ... for diagnosis Treatment ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses